Law of Property Act 1925: Primary legislation that defines legal estates in land, sets out requirements for land contracts, and establishes basic conveyancing principles
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Contains Section 2 which requires land contracts to be in writing and signed, establishing formal validity requirements for land transactions
Land Registration Act 2002: Governs the land registration system, including registration requirements, priority of interests, and the handling of notices and restrictions
Land Registration Rules 2003: Sets out procedural requirements for registration, including necessary forms and evidence requirements
Landlord and Tenant Act 1987: Relevant when dealing with leasehold property, establishing rights and obligations in landlord-tenant relationships
Housing Act 1988: Applicable when dealing with residential property, setting out important housing regulations and requirements
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Must be considered when selling property to a consumer, ensuring consumer protection and fair trading
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Establishes due diligence requirements and anti-money laundering procedures in property transactions
Finance Act 2003: Contains provisions regarding Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) considerations in property transactions
Land Registry Practice Guides: Regulatory guidance documents providing detailed information on land registration procedures and requirements
Law Society Conveyancing Protocol: Professional guidelines establishing best practices for conveyancing transactions
Property Information Forms: Standard forms (including TA6, TA10) required for property transactions to collect and provide essential property information
